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Professor Renu Agarwal is a leading academic in Management at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS Business School), specializing in Strategic Management, Operations, and Supply Chain Management. She currently serves as Director of the Master of Supply Chain Management UTSOnline Programs and previously led the Master of Strategic Supply Chain Management to #1 ranking in Australia. Her research focuses on service innovation, dynamic capabilities, management practices, and policy impact, with notable contributions to productivity studies and global management surveys. Renu has secured significant federal/state government grants, including collaborations with institutions like Stanford University, and has published extensively in top-tier journals. Awards include the ANZAM Best Doctoral Dissertation Award and recognition for impactful research on management practices. Her work bridges academia and industry, informed by 19 years of senior management roles at Telstra and REACH, where she pioneered strategic sourcing and network innovations.
Education & Industry Background:
- PhD in Management (UTS), with prior engineering background from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee.
- 30 years of combined academic and industry experience across telecommunications, rail systems, and global strategic sourcing.
- Recipient of 'Recognition Award' from Telstra for cost-saving initiatives in strategic sourcing.
Research Focus Areas:
- Service value networks and innovation.
- Dynamic capability building and firm resilience.
- Supply chain sustainability and Industry 4.0 integration.
- Management practices' impact on productivity and competitiveness.
Awards & Recognition:
- Triple Helix Association Best Empirical Case Award (2016).
- 2020 Recognition Certificate for top Decision Sciences paper.
- Highly Commended Best Student Paper (2007, IBM-sponsored).
Grants & Projects:
- Australian Management Capability Survey (DIIS-funded).
- Dynamic Capabilities National Survey (CEDA & UTS).
- Economic Value of Accreditation to Australia (NATA).
- Mapping NSW Innovation Precincts (IPC NSW).
Labs & Teams: Leads research teams on global value chains, supply chain resilience, and innovation ecosystems, collaborating with industry partners like Microsoft, ResMed, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
